Soft Gingersnaps

Soft Gingersnaps Course: Dessert Ingredients 1 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt additional sugar (optional) Instructions In a large bowl, cream the butter and then add the sugar. Mix until well combined and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in the additional sugar (if desired). Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 8-12 min. or until puffy and lightly browned. Cool for 1 min. before moving to wire racks. If desired, powdered sugar can be sprinkled on top. Makes 11 doz.